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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,758.02, 297,739.22 and 135,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,758.02, 297,739.22 and 135,229.04 is: 186,611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,758.02 : 297,739.22 = 135,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,758.02/297,739.22 = 135,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,758.02x = 297,739.22 × 135,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,758.02x = 40,262,986,726.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,262,986,726.11/215,758.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,611.77

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